Roy P Frisque

US Patent:

20090252300, Oct 8, 2009

Filed:

Apr 2, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/061464

Inventors:

Matthew Richard Schwartz - Oconomowoc WI, US
Richard Coe - Sussex WI, US
Roy Frisque - Milwaukee WI, US

Assignee:

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY - Schenectady NY

International Classification:

A61B 6/04

US Classification:

378209

Abstract:

An integrated weight sensing system and method is disclosed for a medical imaging system. In one embodiment, the integrated weight sensing system may include a table assembly, a load cell, and a processor that are implemented in a medical imaging system. The table assembly includes a lifting mechanism used to position a patient within the medical imaging system. The load cell is mechanically coupled to the table assembly and in communication with the processor. The load cell is configured to measure and indicate the weight of the patient and the processor may be configured to adjust imaging parameters based on the weight of the patient. The table assembly may include a device in communication with the load cell and/or processor to display the weight of the patient. Additionally, the table assembly and/or the processor may include an interface for zeroing or recalibrating the load cell.